SculptureAustrian18th century

Saint Nicholas

1725-1750

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Painted

Medium

Wood

Culture

Austrian

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Busch-Reisinger Museum

Dimensions

221.62 cm (87 1/4 in.)

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